Bill of Rights Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Bill of Rights

Clive Efford Excerpts
Wednesday 22nd June 2022

(1 year, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait The Deputy Prime Minister
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My right hon. Friend is absolutely correct. I know that when he gets a chance to peruse the proposals, he will find those principles and that spirit reflected in the Bill of Rights, and I look forward to discussing these matters with him further.

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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The Secretary of State has asserted that 70% of successful human rights challenges are brought by foreign nationals who cite a right to family life in the first instance when appealing deportation orders. Can he give the House the source of that assertion?

Dominic Raab Portrait The Deputy Prime Minister
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The consultation document gives hon. Members the precise source; it was published back in December.